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a Palestine refugee receiving some assistance at an UNRWA cash distribution centre in Syria. UNRWA cash assistance helps reduce vulnerability and increases the resilience of Palestine refugees in Syria. © 2020 UNRWA Photo

Qatar Fund for Development contributes US$ 1 million for cash assistance to Palestine refugees in Syria

30 December 2020
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) contributed US$ 1,000,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
The UNRWA Acting Director for Partnerships, Marc Lassouaoui (center), meets with Sofia Ruiz del Árbol, Deputy Consul of the Consulate General of Spain in Jerusalem (right), and Eva Suàrez Leonardo, Head of the Spanish Cooperation Office in East Jerusalem (left), at the UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem for the announcement of Spain’s additional contribution of EUR 5 million in support of the Agency’s 2020 Programme Budget. © 2020 UNRWA Photo

The Government of Spain Reaffirms its Strong Support to Palestine Refugees with an Additional Contribution of EUR 5 Million

29 December 2020
The Spanish officials confirmed the recent announcement of an additional contribution of EUR 5 million from the Government of Spain in support of Palestine refugees, bringing Spain’s total contribution to UNRWA to approximately EUR 12 million in 2020.
On 31 December, 23 Palestine refugee students and six musicians will release a message of hope and unity for the world. (c) 2020 UNRWA Photo.

United as One: Palestine Refugee Youth Release a Song of Hope and Determination

23 December 2020
A group of young and talented Palestine refugee women and men are sending a message of hope and unity to the world through a song they have just released.
Head of Section, Macroeconomic Support, Social Development and Institution Building Odoardo Como (left), Deputy Head of EU Delegation Maria Velasco (middle) and Acting Director for Partnerships Marc Lassouaoui (right) signed an additional contribution agreement for UNRWA ©2020 UNRWA Photo

The European Union Contributes an Additional EUR 4.6 Million in Support of Palestine Refugees

22 December 2020
The European Union (EU) has signed an additional contribution of EUR 4.6 million to the 2020 Programme Budget of UNRWA to help address the needs of Palestine refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic

India provides US$ 2 million to UNRWA for Palestinian Refugees

10 December 2020
Today, the Government of India contributed US$ 2 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), in support of the Agency’s programmes and services, including education, health care, relief and social services for...

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